South American soccer’s governing body, Conmebol, came to the decision after Boca lodged a formal protest arguing that the game couldn't be played ‘in equal conditions’ after an attack on the team bus.

The soccer game Argentina was calling “the final to end all finals” between Boca Juniors and River Plate was suspended for 24 hours on Saturday following an attack on the Boca team bus by River supporters that left the players exposed to tear gas and unable to play.

Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, the Thai billionaire whose investment in the English soccer club led it to the most improbable championship in Premier League history, died in a helicopter crash outside the stadium named after the duty-free retail giant that he founded.

Chelsea’s new manager Maurizio Sarri has quickly revived a squad that seemed to lose its purpose last season. Through eight matches, the club is undefeated and sits level on points with Liverpool and Manchester City.